I'm sorry, I said California, thinking that's where you were living, but I imagine Dallas is not too far behind in housing costs.

I certainly am no expert of Japan, but from the programs I have watched about it, everything is very expensive. Housing is not the big, sprawling homes we are used to, and a meal out can cost outrageous money. Like everything else, I guess once you get the lay of the land, you can find ways to economize.

One company I worked for had a Japanese division, and my friend, who was VP of Marketing went there a lot. He would tell me stories about how cramped and expensive it was, particularly in the large cities, like Tokyo.

I hope someone on here or elsewhere is able to give you better pros and cons than I have though.

Good luck with whatever you decide.

Don